All I Really Need to Know I Learned in ECFE
As my oldest is on the brink of kindergarten, I can’t help but reflect on these past five years of her early childhood education, while looking forward to the future...
Growing in Emotional Maturity
by Laura Senske
I spend my days with a 2.5 year old toddler… which is another way of saying that I spend my days dealing with a LOT of emotion. I cut her...
Bedtime
The first time, I am nice. It’s a refill on water. The second time, I am still nice. It’s blankets that need to be re-tucked. The third time, I am...
Plan for Back to School with Children’s Learning Adventure
Before we know it, the kids will be heading back to school… and we all know how much preparation goes into setting up our fall schedules! Now is the time...
Mom Life is Easier in MSP
It’s been a year since we arrived at the MSP airport, carrying a cat, toddler, carseat, travel crib and as many suitcases as we could manage. We really miss our...
Plan Your Next Vacation with The Family Backpack
Let’s face it. Traveling with kids can be a nightmare. What you envision as a magical experience can quickly go up in flames… not to mention all the preparation, planning,...
Hello Baby Beckam: A Birth Story
You guys! Our beautiful baby boy is here. And I am so, so excited to introduce him to you rockstar mommas of the Twin Cities. Once again my delivery was no easy...
The Knowns and Unknowns of a Second Baby
My husband and I didn’t really know how many kids we would want to have or how far apart we would like them to be. We were never that couple...
Summer Savvy
Summer is upon us, and there is a shift in the air. Dreams of sunshine on those long summer days, and carefree living are hopefully coming true. Or at least...
An Introvert’s Guide to Defusing Tantrums
From the top of my head to the bottom of my toes, I am an introvert. Solo activities like reading, journaling and scrapbooking not only recharge my batteries, but also...
10 Things To Do If You Had A Traumatic Birth Experience
It began calmly in the middle of the night. My water broke on its own. Our drive to the hospital was blissfully free of contractions. But 37 hours later, I...
Got Milk?
Being a new mom, I knew that I had to take every piece of advice with a grain of salt. People have countless opinions on every aspect of pregnancy, childbirth,...
4 Ways to Keep Our Children Safe this Summer
Chances are you’ve already kissed a boo-boo or two this summer. Or maybe you’ve already made a trip to the ER. As a mama to three boys ages six and under,...